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2. Papaya leaf has been found to possess anti- malarial properties as well. Thus,
papaya leaf juice is often used in some parts of the world as a prophylactic for
preventing malaria in certain endemic regions.
5. Papaya leaf juice contains over 50 active ingredients including the karpain
compounds that inhibit microorganisms such as fungi, worms, parasites, bacteria
as well as many forms of cancer cells. It is often used in herbal medicines to
remove intestinal worms as it contains tannins that protect the intestine from reinfection from tanning proteins in the lining of the intestinal wall. This way the
worms cannot attach themselves. Thus, they are effective in suppressing the
cause of typhoid fever.
6. Another amazing benefit of papaya leaf juice is its ability to fight viral infection
such as the common cold virus. It is a natural way of regenerating white blood
cells and platelets. Papaya leaves contain over 50 ingredients including the
vitamins A, C and E that support the immune system.
7. Fresh papaya leaves boiled with sliced pieces of orange aid in burning fat as
papaya leaf juice is a perfect reducing agent.
8. Papaya leaf juice is effective in relieving menstrual pain. For this purpose, take
1 papaya leaf, add tamarind and salt, mix with a glass of water and boil. Drink
this concoction after cooling it for relief.
Papaya fruit is great for your skin and is incorporated in several face packs and
skin care products to give you a healthy and glowing skin. Apart from the fruit,
papaya leaf juice is beneficial for the skin in the following ways.
10. Papaya leaf juice acts as a skin cleansing agent. This can be attributed to the
presence of karpain compounds that inhibit microorganisms and other toxins,
thus giving you a clear skin and providing protection against skin problems like
pimples, freckles and blemishes.
11. Juice of papaya leaves is effective in treating eczema. You can apply it on
your affected areas after scrubbing.
12. Fresh papaya leaf juice helps in healing open wounds and sores.
13. The milky juice extracted from the tip of papaya leaves can soften the
hardened skin or the corn/wart on the feet.